All goods on table if Japan joins TPP talks -U.S.-Japan statement

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The United States and Japansaid on Friday that if Japan participates in trans-Pacific tradetalks, all goods would need to be on the table in negotiations.

"The two Governments confirm that should Japan participatein the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership) negotiations, all goodswould be subject to negotiation, and Japan would join others inachieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement," the twocountries said in a joint statement.

The statement was issued after President Barack Obama andJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met at the White House.